Economy Class & Beyond

Emirates picks up its fleet renewal – 26 aircraft to leave in 2016

by

Emirates is continuing to pursue its fleet renewal with gusto, with plans to withdraw 26 aircraft next year. Emirates Boeing 777-300ER landing at Birmingham Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Up for the chop are the following: 12 A330-300s 4 A340-300s 1 A340-500 6 Boeing 777-200ERs 2 Boeing 777-300s 1 Boeing 777-300ER In addition, Emirates have pencilled in 13 … [Read more...]

UK Government prepares kicks the new London runway decision down the road

by

In what is the joke when it comes to infrastructure in the United Kingdom - where it seems governments are afraid to make a decision that might annoy people - there's been an update on the new runway to be built for a London Airport. Heathrow Airport from the air - Image Economy Class and Beyond. And the decision is... to do an environmental impact report according to … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – American Airlines Boeing 777-200ER

by

It's Sunday again, and it's time for some more airplane art. This week in the dusk of night is an American Airlines Boeing 777-200ER American Airlines operate 47 Boeing 777-200ERs in their fleet - with an additional fleet of 18 in-service Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. These aircraft are used in worldwide long haul operations between pre-merger American hubs (Chicago … [Read more...]

Trip Report Changes at Economy Class and Beyond

by

One of the things I love to do (although love is a strong word some days) is write the trip reports and views on my travel when I get myself into the air. Home of many an economy trip, some business trips, the odd first class flight... and plenty of comedy - if you're looking for some honest views, head to my trip reports archive. However - there's going to be a few changes … [Read more...]

TAM’s first A350 takes flight

by

The Airbus A350 is slowing becoming a common sight, with more operators taking delivery of aircraft. Speaking of new operators - TAM will be looking forward to delivery of their first A350. This took a step forward with TAM's first A350 taking to the skies. TAM will be the fourth operator of the Airbus A350, and the launch operator of the type in the Americas. TAM itself is … [Read more...]

Japan Airlines Sky Wider II seats – huh? 

by

As I mentioned earlier - it seems the Japan Airlines are converting some of their Boeing 787 operations into something a bit more comfortable down the back of the plane. Japan Airlines Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. One of my major complaints about the Boeing 787 Dreamliner (and I know I'm not alone on this one) is the implementation of 9 across … [Read more...]

Japan Airlines upgrades Dallas service to daily operations

by

It seems that the recently introduced Tokyo to Dallas service seems to have been a success enough for Japan Airlines to upgrade the route to daily operation. Japan Airlines Boeing 787-8 at Boston Logan International Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The route which currently operates four times a week currently (and re-commenced on the 30th November) will go daily … [Read more...]

Hawaiian Airlines expands Japan operations – adds Tokyo Narita

by

Hawaiian Airlines appear to be conducting a two-pronged attack on service between Hawaii and the Greater Tokyo Region with the addition of a daily service between Honolulu International Airport and Tokyo Narita Airport. Hawaiian Airlines Airbus A330-300, Image - Economy Class and Beyond Hawaian Airlines will operate a daily service, based on the following timetable: HA821 … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Lufthansa Airbus A320 with Sharklets

by

It's Sunday again, and it is time for some more airplane art. This week - on  final approach to Frankfurt-am-Main Airport  is a Lufthansa Airbus A320 (with sharklets) Lufthansa operate a fleet of 51 Airbus A320 aircraft - with 28 more on order. As well as operating A320s, Lufthansa operate a fleet or A319s and A321 aircraft which service their European and Mid-haul … [Read more...]